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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2014 Annual Meeting and Exposition

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

502- Computational Fluency with Fractions?—Yes, It Is Possible!

Friday, April 11, 2014: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
R05 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Suzanne H. Chapin


Why do some of the algorithms for fractions work? This session will explore the mathematics behind adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions. It will provide ideas for how to build students' computational fluency with fractions.

Presentation Format: 3-5 Session
Grade Band Audience: 3 to 5

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